The Arizona Department of Public Safety is stepping into the audio storytelling realm with its newly launched podcast, "Seven Points." This original series, which just dropped its first episode, is hosted by the AZDPS Public Information Supervisor Sergeant Eric Andrews alongside Detective Sherod Harris. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the podcast aims to peel back the curtain on the inner workings of Arizona's law enforcement by providing an up-close-and-personal look at the lives and duties of AZDPS personnel.
Through a series of interviews, "Seven Points" promises to delve into seven specific questions uncovering the backgrounds and experiences of those wearing the badge. Sergeant Andrews told the listeners that they had created the podcast "to showcase the incredible individuals behind the badge at the Arizona Department of Public Safety." The goal, it seems, is not only to be transparent about the workings within the department but to also potentially spark interest in the public that might be considering to work within this field. The narrative will unfold biweekly, with each episode featuring a different sworn or professional staff member from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The launching episode features no other than the Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Colonel Jeffrey Glover. During the premiere, Colonel Glover shared his narrative of rising through the ranks and his aspirations for the agency's next years. Revealing these personal experiences from the top brass aims to humanize the roles of those in service and possibly inspire aspiring law enforcement officers.
Listeners can now immerse themselves in "Seven Points" and its behind-the-badge storytelling through various platforms. New episodes will be available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Podcast Index. Additionally, for those who prefer a visual component, a video version will be up on the AZDPS YouTube page.
